Abstract: An appearing and disappearing type image pickup device having a lens unit and/or a terminal connection unit mounted to be capable of selectively appearing and disappearing in relation to a main body of the image pickup device so that the image pickup device can be used as a multipurpose device. The image pickup device comprises a lens unit for capturing an image of an object, a main body receiving the lens unit in one end of the main body to be capable of appearing and disappearing, an image outputting unit provided at one side of the main body, a recording unit provided in the main body, and a battery installed in the main body for supplying power to the respective components of the image pickup device.

Abstract: A compact and light digital camcorder is disclosed. The digital camcorder comprises a camcorder body, a camera unit movably postionable with respect to the camcorder body in a longitudinal direction, and a storage medium mouting part, and a battery mounting part mounted on the camcorder body. The camera unit is substantially received within the camcorder body when not in use, and substantially protrudes from the camcorder body by pressing a top of the camcorder body for use.

Abstract: An image photographing apparatus comprises a casing having an open end. A main body movably mounted with respect to the casing and has a camera unit for obtaining image information. A storage medium is provided for storing the obtained information, and a display panel is movably mounted to the main body.

Abstract: An appearing and disappearing type image pickup device having a lens unit and/or a terminal connection unit mounted to be capable of selectively appearing and disappearing in relation to a main body of the image pickup device so that the image pickup device can be used as a multipurpose device. The image pickup device comprises a lens unit for capturing an image of an object, a main body receiving the lens unit in one end of the main body to be capable of appearing and disappearing, an image outputting unit provided at one side of the main body, a recording unit provided in the main body, and a battery installed in the main body for supplying power to the respective components of the image pickup device.